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1958 Map of Cainhoy

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Cainhoy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Wando River and its intricate network of tidal creeks dominate this coastal South Carolina landscape, defining the boundary between Berkeley and Charleston counties. The settlement at Cainhoy serves as a central point of activity where the river meets Cainhoy Road. Extensive marshlands and islands, including Cat Island, Goat Island, and Paradise Island, illustrate the complex estuarine environment before the modern expansion of the Charleston metropolitan area.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous recorded burial sites and religious centers scattered across the lowcountry, such as Charity Church Cem, McDowell Cem, and the historic St Thomas Ch. The northern portion of the map is largely occupied by the Francis Marion National Forest, crisscrossed by historic routes like Northampton Road and the Old Railroad, reflecting a long history of timber management and rural connectivity in the region.